Wakame Seaweed
Undaria pinnatifida
Wakame contains fucoxanthin, a unique marine carotenoid with potent anti-tumour activity against breast, colon, and prostate cancers. Japanese women who consume high amounts of seaweed including wakame have lower rates of breast cancer. Wakame also provides iodine (essential for thyroid function during cancer treatment), fucoidan, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Medicinal Properties
Cancer Types Studied
Recommended Dosage
5–10 g fresh or dried wakame daily in food.
Preparations
Wakame in Miso Soup
Add 5–10 g dried wakame to miso soup daily. Traditional Japanese cancer-preventive dietary pattern.
Wakame Salad
Rehydrate dried wakame in water, dress with sesame oil and rice vinegar. Serve as side dish.
NIH / PubMed Research
Links open on PubMed (National Library of Medicine). Research is ongoing — results may not reflect clinical use.
Cautions & Interactions
- High in iodine — caution in thyroid disorders
- May interact with thyroid medications
- Avoid if allergic to seafood or iodine
- Heavy metal contamination risk from polluted waters — buy from tested sources
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Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before use.